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Kalinjar Fort - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Kalinjar Fort

Kalinjar Fort is a fortress-city in the Bundelkhand region of central India. Kalinjar is located in the Banda District of Uttar Pradesh state, near the temple-city and World Heritage Site of Khajuraho. The fortress is strategically located on an isolated rocky hill at the end of the Vindhya Range, at an elevation of 1,203 feet and overlooks the plains of Bundelkhand.
Address : Kalinjar, Madhya Pradesh 210129, India

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Raneh FallsRaneh Falls is an exquisite waterfall formed by River Ken running over one of the oldest rocks on earth, the Vindhya basalt. The falls is named after King Rane Pratap, the erstwhile ruler of the region. Situated in the close vicinity of Khajuraho, the waterfall emerged at the confluence of Ken and Khudar Rivers. Raneh Falls mark the edge of the Rewa plateau in Madhya Pradesh. The cascading waterfall is surrounded by wonderful rock formations.
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Ken RiverThe Ken River is one of the major rivers of the Bundelkhand region of central India and also a tributary of Yamuna and it flows through two states namely Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. There are several places of interest around this river. Amongst all, the most frequented spots are Raneh Falls and Ken Ghariyal Sanctuary. Gangau Dam etc.
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Pandav FallsThe Pandav Falls is a waterfall in the Panna district About 30 meters high and is located on a tributary of the Ken River, as it plunges over the falls to join it. The falls are named after the legendary Pandava brothers of the epic poem Mahabharata, who supposedly visited this area. Remains of caves and shrines that commemorate this legend can be seen around the pool below.
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Bhuragarh FortBhuragrah Fort is situated at the bank of Ken river. Seeing the sunset from fort is a beautiful experience. The historical importance of Bhuragarh Fort is related to Bundela reign and Hridaya Shah and Jagat Rai, sons of Maharaja Chattrasal. Kirat Singh, son of Jagat Rai, mended Bhuragarh Fort in 1746 A.D.
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Vamana TempleVamana Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vamana, an avatar of the god Vishnu. The temple was built between assignable to circa 1050-75. It forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, one of the architectural wonders of India.
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Javari TempleJavari Temple, Khajuraho is one of the prime Tourist Attractions in Khajuraho. The Javari Temple belongs to the Eastern Group of Temples in the city and attracts tourists from every nook and corner of the world for its exquisite architecture and intricate design. Khajuraho would leave you in wonder by its architectural brilliance and brilliant handiwork of the sculptors and artisans of that age who were responsible for giving such a wonderful heritage to India.

Discover More Attractions in Banda, Home of Kalinjar Fort

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Banda
Banda District is a district of Uttar Pradesh state of India. Banda is famous for its Shajar stone which is used for making jewelry, and the historically and architecturally significant sites Khajuraho and Kalinjar.

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